I have lately noticed that Amazon often has older books for very cheap. I have gotten a few. Any recommendations on LA/Arch/Eng related books for $5 or less available online? Mainly to keep as reference and to build up my library.

One of the CLARB practice tests I recently took referenced this book. It is…[Read more]

If you are testing in a state with a supplemental exam. Can you apply for licensure (Initial or Reciprocity) in another state after you pass the LARE and before you pass the supplemental exam in the state you originally applied for?

Mississippi State is an exceptional program and the professors were thorough on the subject. But as you know there are plenty of designers, city planners, architects, and engineers that are practicing “landscape architecture” and not getting into trouble. Which made me ask, “what can I do until I get my license?”
This article made me ask the…[Read more]

Thanks Cameron! I am doing great, I hope you are doing well!
I guess it is different for every state and city, I will have to look at every situation. I think its interesting that TN has no legal definition for landscape architecture. “No definitions of landscape architect or landscape architecture”. Seems like that would make things legally…[Read more]

Thanks for the response! Do you know of any examples?
I guess I am just curious of what specific elements can I do legally as an unlicensed LA compared a licensed LA? What doors will open when I get my license?

Thank you so much for the sincere and informative response. Great info for me!

My job is 90 percent city planning and 10 percent landscape / urban design. I love my job and where I am at in my career but having the opportunity to do some freelance design work would be great for me!

Tosh,
I am interested in Land Planning and Urban Design type projects. I have researched these type of projects and the type of firms and professionals that created them. Generally these professionals have backgrounds in LA/Arch with Urban Planning or Urban Design degrees.
I want to work in Landscape Architecture/Urban Design/Planning type firm.…[Read more]

Stefano,
I have been making the trip to other regions to local design organizations and ASLA type events. Its been great for networking in that region but its not helping my employment situation. I have also found it difficult to show out of state firms your interest in their firm. I guess I will have to move to a larger city without a job and try…[Read more]